Programming, Training and Resources for Library Staff
Programming ideas, training and resources from the Division of Library and Information Services, and state, local and national organizations that support adult programming and services for underserved populations.
Blind and print disabled
- Florida Braille and Talking Book Library
Braille and recorded audio books for Florida residents who are unable to use standard print due to visual, physical or reading disabilities. - See Different – Florida Division of Blind Services
The Division of Blind Services is working to change misperceptions about blindness through their See Different initiative, offering professionally-facilitated virtual and in-person forums.
Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing
- Deaf Literacy Center – Pinellas Public Library Cooperative
Memory care and creative aging
- Library Services for Patrons With Alzheimer's/Dementia - American Library Association
- Memory, Art, and Aging: A Resource and Activity Guide (PDF) - Indiana University
Multitype Library Cooperative trainings
Florida’s five Multitype Library Cooperatives offer webinars and on-demand training for libraries.
- Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN)
- Panhandle Library Access Network (PLAN)
- Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN)
- Southwest Florida Library Network (SWFLN)
- Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TLBC)
DLIS webinars and online discussions
- Upcoming webinars
- Recordings of past webinars and discussions
General programming and training resources for library staff
- ALA’s Programming Librarian
Library programming models and ideas from across the country. - Florida Library Webinars
Free professional development for all staff working in Florida libraries. - Florida Multitype Library Cooperative workshops and webinars
In-person events and online training opportunities. - LINCS: Community, Courses, and Resources for Adult Education
A learning portal for professional development webinars, self-paced courses and discussion groups. The materials and activities support adult education leaders and practitioners.
- WebJunction
Free training and staff development programs from OCLC.
Bibliography
These library programming and training titles are available through interlibrary loan (ILL) from the State Library of Florida.
General reference for library staff
- Dowd, Ryan J. The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone. ALA Editions, 2018.
- Klipperand, Barbara and Carrie Scott Banks. Library Programming for Adults With Developmental Disabilities. ALA Editions, 2021.
